carnation
/kɑːˈneɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /kɑːrˈneɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /kär-ˈnā-shən/ (ame, mw)
carnation — noun
- carnationsingular
- carnationsplural
1. a flower with many layered petals and a sweet, spicy smell, often given in bouqu
a flower with many layered petals and a sweet, spicy smell, often given in bouquets or pinned to clothing for ceremonies
Paloma pinned a white carnation to her father's dark suit.
pin a carnation to clothing for a formal event
Hari bought pink carnations for the school's Mother's Day concert.
plural carnations for flowers given at school events
A row of carnations brightened the hospital window in early spring.
The florist wrapped three red carnations in brown paper for Quinn.
Christopher kept the dried carnation from graduation inside a book.
- dianthus
the botanical group name; broader and more technical than carnation
用法筆記
Often refers to the cut flower people give as a gift, but it can also mean the whole plant. It is especially common in bouquets and flowers pinned to clothing at ceremonies.
常見錯誤
2. a soft pink-red shade, named after the flower, that is used in paint, fabric, an
a soft pink-red shade, named after the flower, that is used in paint, fabric, and design
Lan chose carnation for the baby's blanket and bedroom curtains.
carnation used as a colour name in home design
The sunset shifted from peach to carnation above the quiet bay.
The card shop printed the wedding invitations in cream and carnation.
A touch of carnation softened the grey walls near the stairs.
Noor mixed white paint into red until the shade became carnation.
用法筆記
Used mainly in colour cards, fashion, make-up, and room design. In everyday speech, many people would simply say pink unless the exact shade matters.